Question 289 · Federal question
A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil …
- A seine Deutschkenntnisse zu gering sind.
- B er zu hohe Gehaltsvorstellungen hat.
- C er eine dunkle Haut hat. ✓ Correct answer
- D er keine Erfahrungen im Beruf hat.
Translation
A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because...
- A his German language skills are too poor.
- B his salary expectations are too high.
- C he has dark skin. ✓ Correct answer
- D he has no experience in the profession.
Explanation
In Germany, unequal treatment based on protected characteristics such as race or skin color is prohibited under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). Denying a job solely due to dark skin is direct discrimination. By contrast, decisions based on job-related criteria—language proficiency, salary expectations, or relevant experience—are generally permissible.
Tips
- Look for keywords indicating a protected characteristic (e.g., origin, skin color, religion, sex, disability, age). Distinguish between discriminatory reasons and legitimate, job-related requirements (skills, qualifications, experience, pay). Eliminate options that cite objective performance factors and identify options that rest only on personal attributes unrelated to job performance.
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